please can anyone answer this algebra question? what is 5n+1=5n-1
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the algebraic equation:
5n + 1 = 5n -1
Solution:
In order to solve the given equation, we combine like terms. Transpose 5n and -1 on the other side of the equation, note that when transposing a number, the sign will change.
5n + 1 = 5n -1
= 5n + 1 - 5n +1
= 1